It took a full hour for all the soul beasts to leave. Only the Ice Bear King remained, along with his clan waiting in the distance.
Xue Linglong's gaze also settled on the Ice Bear King.
"Snow Empress!" Sensing Xue Linglong's gaze, the Ice Bear King spoke reluctantly.
Xue Linglong asked, "Xiaobai, are you willing to stay with me forever?"
"Stay with you? But aren't you going to live in the human world, Snow Empress? How could I follow you?" The Ice Bear King paused, then said, "Do you mean this war? Don't worry. I'll give it everything I have. Even if I die, I'll protect you, Snow Empress."
Xue Linglong shot the Ice Bear King a reproachful look, a little more human warmth entering her manner. "Who said I wanted you to die? Don't worry. The humans are very powerful, and there are also the soul beast armies from the Star Dou Great Forest and the Evil Demon Forest. Even if someone has to die, it won't be your turn. But I'm also uneasy about leaving you in the Far North. Here, only you and your clan have the strength to fight A-Tai. Although A-Tai is stronger overall, you aren't without a chance. If I'm not here, will you obey his orders?"
The Ice Bear King fell silent.
He did not want to deceive the Snow Empress, so he could only remain silent.
Xue Linglong continued, "One mountain cannot shelter two tigers. Once I leave, only one of you two can remain in the Far North. Otherwise, it will be difficult to preserve the peace here."
"So you want me to live in the human world?" the Ice Bear King asked. "All right, I agree. You gave me my life. You raised me, made me strong, and made me